Hat Head

So Memorial Day Weekend this year may not have been particularly summer-like this year (more rain than sun, more cool temps than warm), but it didn't make it any less nice to get out of the city and get a little closer to nature.

I recently discovered a new lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten.  It goes on like a gloss but stays more like a stain.  My ideal situation.

My solution to not doing your hair on the weekends?  A fun hat!  No, seriously, this hat is sort of too cool for me.

My solution to not really bringing the right warm clothes?  Wearing all my sweaters at once (here I have on 2 wool sweaters and a t-shirt...and I borrowed my husbands watch).

My version of a practical shoe.

Perfect for a walk on a pretty perfect weekend.

Hat: Only / Sweater: Gant / Sweater (underneath) Rugby / T-Shirt: Club Monaco / Jeans: Emerson Fry / Sneakers: Nike / Watch (borrowed momentarily from my husband): Seiko

Photo Credit: Husband
Photo Location: Catskills Region, NY

Red Letter Day

Happy Valentines Day!

Jacket: Emerson Fry / Sweater: Pendleton / Shirt: Adam Kimmel Carhartt / Jeans: Rag + Bone / Shoes: Nike / Hat: Knit by mom / Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Photo Credit: Husband

Neon Daydream

On a recent sunny afternoon I decided to switch up my usual skinny jeans for a pair of '70s inspired bell bottoms and topped it off with a bright hat.  It was a welcome change -- and matched the graffiti wall nicely quite by chance.  

Aviators added to the overall '70s feel.

My favorite detail on this tote is the bright red and green on the straps.

Looking forward to more sunny days, fingers crossed for the weekend!

Jacket: ADAM / Sweater: Zara / Jeans: Emerson Fry / Bag: Gucci / Boots: Swedish Hadbeens / Hat: Forever 21 / Sunglasses / Ray Ban / Watch: Breil c/o

Photo Credit: Husband

Camo

I'm a big fan of hats in general and this one is right on trend this season - baseball style and camo printed.  The hat works easily paired with a simple sheer blouse and grey jeans.

Hat: Fairends / Shirt: American Apparel / Jeans: Emerson Fry / Boots: Zara / Necklace: Vintage / Handbag: Balenciaga

Photo Credit: Husband

Adventures in Remixing

I love the challenge of figuring out how to wear certain items regardless of season it belongs to (I have never been one to do a closet change over each season).  I thought I'd pull together a couple good examples from previous posts to help illustrate my take on remixing.

Dress:

A spring-like dress works for cooler months when you add a pair of warm tights and a blazer.

But it works just as well for summer if you ditch the tights and swap the blazer out for a lightweight denim shirt.

Boyfriend Jeans:
These jeans are my go to when I just want to be comfortable.  Blush tones and layers work well for fall.

Change out the loose layers for a more lady-like sweater and sophisticated heels and it feels like a completely different pair of jeans.

Sweater:
Pairing a white sweater with blacks and greys makes for a simple, super crisp look. 

This sweater can work just easily when paired with a maxi dress and bright belt.

Hat:
I love this hat - the possibilities on how to wear it are endless.  One option, mixing patterns, makes for a bold look.

I also loved pairing the polka dotted hat with a polka dotted shirt.  It felt very fun and playful.

I'm a big proponent of shopping in my own closet and figuring out how to give an old item new life!

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Pallet

We found this pile of old pallets at the back of a huge parking lot near our apartment.  The warm natural wood with splashes of blue and red provided a nice back drop to my super neutral outfit.

I found these boots at the Barney's Warehouse Sale and have to say, I'm pretty excited.  They're super stiff, thick leather, so they'll definitely take some work to break in.  But I think they'll only get better with wear.

The rest of the outfit was pretty simple with tone on tone greys and tans.

I love how you can see just a hint of patterned silk under my grey blazer.

I'm in the spring mind-set already so I choose a lighter weight scarf.

Bright red lipstick topped things off - providing a much needed little splash of color.

Jacket: J.Crew / Blazer: ADAM / Silk Jacket: Zara / Scarf: Oak / Jeans: EmersonMade / Boots: Theysken's Theory / Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross / Hat: Urban Outfitters / Lipstick: Nars Heatwave 


Photo Credit: Husband

Jackson Hole

Here are a few snaps of what I wore apres-ski during our trip out to Jackson Hole.  It was sunny but really cold.  I kept things simple by packing some of my favorites - jeans, boots and many sweaters for layering.  This jacket, while it may not be the most stylish, is the warmest jacket I've ever worn, which was necessary in the mountains!

Outfit 1:
Jacket: Canada Goose Expedition / Sweater and Shirt: J.Crew / Sweatshirt: American Apparel / Jeans: J Brand / Boots: Swedish Hasbeens / Necklace: Vintage / Hat: Madewell / Gloves: Unknown / Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross


Outfit 2: 
Jacket: Canada Goose Expedition / Sweater: Madewell / Pants: Rugby / Boot: Swedish Hasbeens / Hat: J Press / Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross


Outfit 3: 
Jacket: Canada Goose Expedition / Sweater: Denim & Supply / T-shirt: H&M / Shirt: J. Crew / Jeans: EmersonMade / Boots: Lauren / Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross


Now we are back in the city and back to real life for a busy couple weeks!


Photo Credit: Husband

Graffiti

The colorful graffiti is so unexpected on the side of this unassuming building.  But looking closer you can see that there is a major transition in the works and this parking lot is well on its way to becoming an urban garden. 

 I love the oversized neck on this sweater.  Even without sleeves, it's super warm and cozy.

It was so warm out on this particular day that all I needed was this lightweight blazer.

 The details on this sweater are great.  Who doesn't love side slits?

This colorful graffiti wall was the perfect contrast to my super neutral outfit.

I can't wait to check back this Spring to see the final outcome.

Blazer: J. Crew / Sweater: Denim & Supply / Jeans: EmersonMade / Boots: Steve Madden / Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross / Bracelets: Vintage


Photo Credit: Husband